The Veteran's claim for an increased rating to 30 percent for residuals of shrapnel, right shoulder is granted. The claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, status post rotator cuff repair is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of shrapnel, right shoulder were rated at 30 percent based on moderate muscle disability due to a through-and-through injury with muscle damage. The claim for increased rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis was denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for moderately severe or severe muscle disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of shrapnel, right shoulder, Right shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26019881
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